Health

Health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living being. In humans, it is the general condition of a person's mind, body and spirit, usually meaning to be free from illness, injury or pain (as in “good health” or “healthy”).

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Zebrafish stem cells could heal human retinas
Stem cells from zebrafish, the staple of genetic research, could regenerate damaged cones in retinas and restore eyesight...
Eyes & Vision > Tests & Diagnosis
TORONTO > Canada
 

'Hope is the mantra for cancer survival'
People with cancer who are depressed are more likely to die than are patients with good mental health...
Cancer & Chemotherapy > Prevention
Vancouver > Canada
 

Just one junk food meal can up heart attack risk
Eating even a single junk food meal can be enough to raise the risk of suffering a heart attack...
Heart & Vascular Health > Prevention
Montreal > Canada
 

Night shifts can increase the risk of cancer in men
Men working in night shifts may be at a higher risk of developing various Cancers...
Cancer & Chemotherapy > Prevention
Toronto > Canada
 

70 million of us feel no sexual attraction!
Sexualisation of our culture has turned people off sexual feelings. We find out more about the emerging 'fourth sexual orientation'...
Sexual Health & STDs > Guide
Toronto > Canada
 

Diabetes drug spurs growth of brain cells
Popular diabetes drug metformin offers an unexpected yet alluring side effect - it encourages the growth of new brain cells...
Diabetes > Overview
Toronto > Canada
 

Exercise cuts dementia risk in senior citizens
Exercising twice a week help stave off progression to dementia in older people already showing signs of cognitive decline...
Brain & Nervous System > Overview
Vancouver > Canada
 

Can't Find Time to Exercise? Schedule It, Experts Say
It would be hard, these days, not to have heard that regular exercise can provide innumerable health benefits and help people enjoy longer, happier and more active lives...
Diet & Fitness > Healthy Habits
Calgary > Canada
 

Anxiety and depression worsen quality of life of Asthma Patients
One in three patients had a psychiatric diagnosis, which is a much higher prevalence than that for the general population, the team reports in the journal Chest...
Asthma > Living With
Montreal > Canada